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Harold Edward Palmer, usually just Harold E. Palmer, was an English linguist, phonetician and pioneer in the field of teaching English as a second language. Especially he dedicated himself to the Oral Method, also known as the Oral Approach, the Situational Approach, or Situational Language Teaching (SLT). He stayed in Japan for 14 years and reformed its English education. He contributed to the development of the applied linguistics of the 20th century.
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 2 |
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What can you study at Institute for Research in Language Teaching?
Institute for Research in Language Teaching offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Educational Innovations and Technology, Innovative Educational Technologies, Foreign Language Teaching Methods, English Language Learning and Teaching.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Institute for Research in Language Teaching
According to OpenAlex, Institute for Research in Language Teaching has 2 indexed research works with 0 total citations.
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Who leads Institute for Research in Language Teaching?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Institute for Research in Language Teaching is located in Tokyo, Japan.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Institute for Research in Language Teaching
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For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Institute for Research in Language Teaching founded?
See the overview section above.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.